Kicking ass and taking names. No joke, that is exactly what this banana bundt is all about. Kicking ass. Taking names. What, you don't think it has the oomph to do that? Oh, how wrong you would be, because hoo-wee! This thing should have a warning on it - "Kicks ass. Takes names. Baker beware."
This cake was whipped up a couple weeks ago (literally, it was still warm when I brought it into work), using an excessive amount of banana (she calls for 1 1/2 cups, I used closer to 2 1/4 cups) and my cheat of oil instead of butter (what? I didn't have time to let the butter soften!). Oh, and in the 3 hrs that I had free given my crazy work schedule (ye of Twitter know my pain).
It was hauled out rather unceremoniously 5 minutes before I had to leave work, because the night had been too crazy to remember it before then. Still covered with foil (yes, cover this with foil, it browns like a mo-fo), schlepped out to a "designated eating area," and inverted from the bundt pan straight onto the foil. Because we're classy like that, here in central Wisconsin. Off I went, hoping they'd like it, but truly too tired to care that much.
And guess what? I don't think I've gotten that many compliments on a cake in a long time. Seriously, multiple people came up to me the next day and thanked me for the cake / banana bread / whatever you brought in last night that tasted really really good. Um, thanks? I've totally made more interesting things and brought them in, but a banana bundt cake? Kicked ass. Took names. It's like the Jackie Chan of the cake world.
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56 comments:
Ciao Caitlin !!!! I'm glad I'm back for your bundt success ! I agree this cake is a hit !!
You know what would make it better? A can of frosting ;) Hee hee. Terrific that you got a lot of compliments, I can see why! That caramelized crust is just chockfull of deliciousness!
Caitlin, your cake looks fabulous! Banana bundt cake can't be beat!
Looks delicious. Love the shot of the cake re-assembled. I hear you in the photography stakes. At least you were able to get a shot before you took it into work (almost) in one piece! A few times something I've baked that I've been so-so about, gets rave reviews. I think I put my own personal slant on to how I expect people to react!
oh this looks delicious! I like your bundt cake and I was just going to try it with oil too. Did you use the same amount of oil as butter ? Wish to try this one.
I'm glad your cake was such a hit! Looks delicious!
How fun to be so well-received and it looks great...I bet it smelled great, too, with all those bananas in it!
Love the story, I too was amazed at all the compliments! We loved this cake and I will definitely be making it again. By request too!
Those are definitely compliments, even if a few were rather backhanded. I hope your coworkers appreciate you! And I'm in Mequon at the moment, looking after a sick family member. Yes, part of my family hails from Wisconsin!
That looks fabulous, Caitlin! I'm often surprised at which things I take to work are the most popular. So often it's the simple things, like oatmeal raisin cookies. I'm taking the rest of my cake to the day care this morning; we'll see what they think.
Kicking ass! This is my favorite story! And the guy who hates engineers. The Bundt simply brings peace to the world. Enough said.
Thanks for baking along with me this week. You rock, Caitlin! - mary the food librarian
My daughters friend stayed with us for a week and could not get enough of this bread! It's a keeper. Yours looks so good!
I love that you added more bananas. I love it when it is packed with flavour. I think it's great you subbed in oil to lower sat fats.
wow, I guess it was well liked- nice surprise when your tired and busy!
the way to get people to appreciate your baked goods is to cut them off every once in a while. Every once in a while i don't bring anything to work for a couple weeks and then suddenly everyone loves whatever it is i bring in next.
Yum! I cant wait to make it today. Hopefully I get rave reviews too!
Mmm, it looks totally delicious!!
-Amy
www.singforyoursupperblog.com
Way to go! It's nice to know that even under pressure you can whip up a mean banana bundt cake!
I love banana bread/cake bundt whatever you call it. And can't wait to try it if it kick ass. :)
Ha! If there's one way to get to all your co-workers hearts it through the belly :) This cake was fantastic, can't wait to make it again.
Looks like the oil replacement worked fine. I shal do that next time too! then the recipe would probably be even more wholesome. Great job with the bundt cake!
Glad it was such a hit! Funny that a recipe this easy can be so great!
What a great entry! Love your story and love the cake!
Banana cake and banana bread . . people generally love them and yes, you will get compliments galore!
I get the most compliments with my banana cupcakes . . more so than chocolate! Go figure!
Is it part of the TWD. Yours look perfectly moist and delicious. I love banana bundt cake with a nice cup of tea when I have guests over
Jackie at PhamFatale.com
I'm impressed - you made the whole thing and not a mini!!! It was great - kick ass and all.
yes, this an an ass-kicker, all right! looks fantastic and glad it got you props at work!
I love that you added extra banana! I think I will do that next time. Glad the cake was so well received! I enjoyed it quite a bit too - definitely a crowd pleaser.
I agree.
This cake does that and more.
Amen! A go-to recipe for certain. Love your photos!
I sent my cake to work with my husband and I'm awaiting feedback as we "speak". I added chocolate chips to mine. Your cake looks delish. Bring on the brownie buttons!
I don't know what it was about this cake, but there was something that made it really good. And I know that there were no secret ingredients!
You said it all!!! Totally rocked! Will definately make many more times.
Looks super! I'd love to try this cake when I get my act together with the ingredients.
You didn't make a mini? I'm shocked! Looks yummy!
I totally agree--this cake was a sleeper hit. Seems unassuming, but totally kicked ass!
Sounds like a hit, for sure! No one would really think that a banana cake could be so fab, but they are quickly corrected when eating this! Nice job.
bundt cakes look so great on cake stands. I loved baking this too
Nice cake and photos, I just pulled mine out of the oven and can't wait to eat it.
Your bundt cake looks amazing, I really liked mine and am going to have to bake this again to let my coworker try it!!
Yum! You're right--it's kickin'!
I went out of town and forgot my computer, so I'll be posting all my hard work on this one with next week's TWD.
People do love banana bundts. I'm glad it was a success.
You're a good person to share with your colleagues. My husband and I are hoarding this one all for ourselves!
Looks fabulous, so glad it was such a success!
He, he good for you. This cake does kick ass - yours looks magnificent.
I love that you cut a slice for pics and then put it back. Fab. This is a great cake!
What a stunning bundt, it looks flawless! Makes me wish I had some overripe bananas on hand rightn now.
I agree on all counts.... this was a winner, that's for sure.
P.S. I can totally relate to the surly operator that dislikes engineers... right when I read that in your post, a picture came to mind of a certain hostile fellow from my past. I seem to remember he eventually came around, but it sure would have been nice if I'd have had some banana cake to speed the process. Congrats on winning over your operator.
Banana bundt cake was a whole new experience for me. And by the so many number of compliments you got, I can just imagine how delicious it must be. Making anything is a great pleasure, when you get compliments. It makes us feel really wonderful..
What a fun post! Your Jackie Chan banana bundt cake looks kick-ass, especially with 2 1/4 c of bananas in it!
Hey there classy lady. That's a mighty pretty cake there. Okay, happy baking.
Love Tommi
Love this post! I must make this kick~ass cake asap!
This is a pretty kick-ass cake...nice job and lovely photos!
Thank you Sweet Caitlin for your kind words of encourgement and your story of being a teen. I really appreciate all your thoughts and your memories. What you say is so TRUE about never seeing those high school girls again and meeting your real true friends later on in life. I have painful memories as a teen too and it just makes it harder because I have had to deal withmy own emotions coming back. Im so thankful she is in sports and choir. SHe is such a talented young lady. I know it will pass and I know a lot is the emotions of a 15 year old too. It's just nice to know you can relate. THank you again for sharing your heart with me. Not only can you bake but you make others feel better ;)
I'm not surprised the cake was such a hit! It looks fabulous!
I love this recipe. It's my favorite go-to for when I've got extra bananas going south.
I love what you said about the operator who doesn't talk to engineers. If a cake can change that, that's power, all right. Fantastic.
PS - Aren't bundt cakes just plain gorgeous? I will never get over it.
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